Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lindsay Kohler is a behavioral scientist and future of work expert. A staggering 82% of employees believe it's important for their ...

Most large companies like to have purpose statements. They put those statements on websites, in ads, and maybe on the walls of plants and offices. A bold purpose, so their leaders seem to believe, ...

Learn how an enduring purpose guides a company's principles, values, and goals, shaping its direction for financial and ...

People want to feel as if they are a part of something bigger than themselves. It's important for leaders to tap into this ethos and encourage it within the workplace. Creating a purpose-driven work ...

Organizations in all sectors are increasingly required by their investors, customers, employees, and wider stakeholders to articulate a clear statement of corporate purpose. Purpose isn’t about profit ...

Corporate purpose is the reason a business exists beyond making a profit. A company with a strong corporate purpose sets forth a vision of a better world and commits to helping make that vision into a ...

The times in our lives, when clarity and purpose would be most helpful, are often the times when clarity is hardest to come by. New schedules, new roles, new demands, or new obstacles can make us feel ...

This article challenges the myth of needing clarity before starting and shows how real purpose emerges through consistent action, learning and serving. Start where you are, solve real problems, and ...

Walk into any modern office and you’ll likely find a bold mission statement posted on the wall or website. Today’s organizations are brimming with purpose. They’ve defined their North Star. They’ve ...

I define purpose as the quality around which you shape your life. It’s your reason for being or why you get up in the morning. Purpose influences goals, but it’s actually broader and deeper. Here’s ...

Andreana Drencheva received funding from Arts and Humanities Research Council, British Academy, and Centre for Cultural Value. Andreana Drencheva is a trustee of Chilypep. Elisa Alt received funding ...